A few years ago was the first time I learned about the amazing medicinal properties of yarrow. Since then, I harvest some every year to keep around the house for first aid uses. When yarrow is in bloom during the summer, it is easy for me to run out to the garden and harvest some to use. I used to dry yarrow to use for first aid purposes year round. I found that it wasn't as … [Read more...]

We're only about a month into our gardening season here in Montana and already my hands are dry and chapped. I've been using a variety of lotions and skin creams to replenish the moisture in the rough skin on my hands but have had little success in finding a lasting solution. I decided to create my own skin nourishing dandelion salve. This stuff is simply amazing! It is easy to … [Read more...]

Elderberry syrup is a natural daily supplement in our household as soon as cold and flu season starts. We try to use natural remedies for cold and flu season and prefer to make our own when we can. Last year was the first time I made homemade elderberry syrup. I was amazed at how easy and cost effective it was! … [Read more...]

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